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azathioprine and Blastomyces brasiliensis Infection

azathioprine has been researched along with Blastomyces brasiliensis Infection in 2 studies

Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report a rare case of chronic paracoccidioidomycosis(PCM) in a woman with Crohn disease in the setting of treatment with azathioprine and mesalazine."3.85Chronic paracoccidioidmycosis in a woman with Crohn Disease. ( Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade, B; Bufalino, A; Caxias Travassos, D; Fernandes, D; Tavares Dos Santos, H, 2017)
"Treatment for ulcerative colitis often requires the administration of immunosuppressive therapy."1.56First report of paracoccidioidomycosis reactivation as a complication of immunosuppressive therapy for acute severe colitis in a caving enthusiast. ( Bell, A; Fayyaz, F; Healey, S; Said, W, 2020)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Healey, S1
Said, W1
Fayyaz, F1
Bell, A1
Tavares Dos Santos, H1
Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade, B1
Fernandes, D1
Caxias Travassos, D1
Bufalino, A1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Blastomyces brasiliensis Infection

ArticleYear
First report of paracoccidioidomycosis reactivation as a complication of immunosuppressive therapy for acute severe colitis in a caving enthusiast.
    BMJ case reports, 2020, Jul-02, Volume: 13, Issue:7

    Topics: Adalimumab; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antifungal Agents; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Gastroint

2020
Chronic paracoccidioidmycosis in a woman with Crohn Disease.
    Dermatology online journal, 2017, Apr-15, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Crohn Disease; Female; Gingi

2017